you are so easy to celebrate. you shine like stars in the universe. you restore my faith in humanity. you make me believe in myself. you are a world changer. i knew your book would make me laugh, but i did not know it would make me cry. and i did not know that it would be the best thing tim and i ever read about marriage. writing about you today. oh and next book, you are SO sitting in the front. xo…CBL

What a beautiful party with all the fringe garlands and people you love!
I purchased my copy of Nesting Place over the weekend at our local B&N, and I almost started crying right in the middle of the B&N Coffee shop while I was reading it (no joke, but I didn’t. thank goodness). Your book tells the true story of your life journey, and it touched me in a way no other books has ever before. Thank you so much for all that you share with us. You’re such an inspiration to me!

You are amazing. I read the book cover to cover in one sitting as soon as it came in the mail. I cried and laughed the whole way. Thank you for being who you are. Good luck selling your book! I know you will do amazing! xoxo

You’ve gotta love a woman who wears shoes the color of the inside of her book cover! I’m loving the book. It’s like going over to an old friend’s house and feeling the warmth of talking while looking at all the familiar pretty things!

I should have noticed that, but I always take the book jacket off because I end up ripping them. And the hard cover is so pretty! My 20 year-old son looked at it and said, “That is the coolest cover I’ve ever seen! Hard covers are always one color and plain, but this one is amazing!”

I LOVED being there and getting to “sit” in the front cover of your book. What a great idea! But then you are always full of great ideas!! So fun to meet Emily and your dad too. I was so surprise that you remembered me. I wonder what color you painted the bedroom. I’m thinking of doing ours dark midnight blue, maybe just do one wall to start to see how it looks.

I just received my copy today in the mail!!! Loving it and Congratulations! I know this won’t be your last book. I’m very happy for you and your family. This summer looks very promising for your family as the first one in your new home and property – good luck and God bless! Talk about the gift of patience and perseverance!!

I had a great time on Saturday! That photo of us is priceless. Love that the moment was captured. The event was great and it was an absolute pleasure meeting you! Congratulations again on the book and the gorgeous cover!

Glad your day was a smash hit! Finished the book and will probably read it again and refer to it often. Lots to be savored in those pages. You may have just turned the decorating world on it’s ear. No more rules! I’ve never been a big fan of rules anyway!

I picked up the book at B&N this past weekend, and I am in love with it. As a renter, (and also as someone who wants to have a cozy and beautiful home) it is EXACTLY what I needed to hear (or read, in this case). I’m newly inspired, and so thankful that I picked it up. I have taken my time reading it (I’m on page 137), because I just don’t want it to end. I normally speed through books in no time, but this is one of those (few) books that I want to savor. Thank you for such a beautiful, wonderful book. Congrats!!!

Some really sweet photos!! Loved the nostalgia photo… your can tell your adorable parents are so proud of their girls! Can’t wait to read your book! The peach shoes are really cute…how fun that they are on the cover. You wear them with style : )

As I began reading the first paragraph, I thought I was reading something that I might have written. Each sentence described my exact thoughts I’ve had for 10 years about my never-ending desire to get every room in my house to reflect my style. With stacks of interior design mags and books all over my house, you would think, by now, that I would know just how to create a well-designed room. Not the case. I still have, after 10 years in this house, bare walls and even entire rooms that remain neglected because of this silly feeling that if I can’t afford to do it “right” then, I just won’t do anything. Or, as a result of past design goofs and purchasing mistakes, I’m reluctant to try any new ideas.

I’m only a few chapters into the book but, just wanted you to know that, so far, your words have already succeeded in giving me some peace with where I am in my quest for creating a home that makes me happy. Thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you for writing such an inspiring book!! I got it in the mail today and it was like Christmas. I loaded up my four kids (ages 6 and under!) In the van and ran to Walmart to get diapers but really I was fired up to do some sprucing up on the cheap! I got 3 succulents and planted them in a cute little footed bowl I have. I grabbed plastic house numbers (1, 2 & 3) to paint and glue on wood bins. We are looking to buy our 1st house and it will have to be a fixer-upper. Thank you for helping me look past the ugliness and seeing potential! You are AWESOME!

since i got the book – i have “dog eared” pages, stinky notes (with notes), and lots of hearts next to statements that hit home and are how i feel. the whole book is an inspiration! thanks for reminding me that renting is ok (we live on the top floor of an apartment complex – we call it our penthouse), and that my house is a home and doesn’t have to be magazine photo perfect to make memories! many blessings!